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Nonprofit · EIN 99-3802367

DIGITAL DEFENDERS UNITED INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · DILLEY, TX 78017

Financials

$2632024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DIGITAL DEFENDERS UNITED INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$263––$263–$263
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$263

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$263
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$263
Cash, savings and investments
$263
Gross receipts
$263

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kimberly KelleyPresident35$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10700 S IH 35, DILLEY, TX 78017-4633
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
10700 S IH 35, Dilley TX 78017
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Kimberly Kelley, 10700 S IH 35, Dilley TX 78017
Signed the 990-EZ
Kimberly Kelley, President

Mission

Digital Defenders United is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children from exploitation. The organization advances this mission through public education survivor-led advocacy law-enforcement training and cross-sector collaboration with technology companies policymakers and safety professionals. We develop and deliver trauma-informed programs digital-safety resources and evidence-based strategies to prevent and combat child exploitation both online and offline.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Program 1: Law Enforcement Training and Technical SupportDDU provides trauma-informed survivor-informed training programs for law enforcement government agencies and first responders across the United States. These programs focus on recognizing investigating and preventing child exploitation and human trafficking.In 20242025 DDU trained over 800 officers and public safety professionals through in-person and virtual sessions developed POST-certified curriculum modules and partnered with tactical training facilities to enhance interdiction and aftercare response strategies.The program directly improves officers ability to identify victims gather digital evidence and coordinate with child protection agenciesresulting in measurable improvements in victim recovery and prevention outcomes.
  • Program 2: Public Education and Digital Safety AwarenessDDU develops and distributes educational materials videos and online resources to help parents schools and communities understand and prevent online exploitation. Through its digital platforms and public speaking engagements DDU reached an estimated 11 million people across the U.S. and internationally.Educational campaigns focus on topics such as grooming awareness online privacy reporting tools and responsible technology use.These efforts empower caregivers and communities with actionable knowledge contributing to safer online environments and reducing risk factors for child exploitation.
  • Program 3: Survivor Advocacy and Systems ReformLed by survivors and trauma-informed professionals this program amplifies survivor voices in policy advocacy and system design. DDU collaborates with NGOs legislators and technology companies to create actionable solutions for accountability transparency and survivor support.The organization provides consulting participates in roundtables and contributes to working groups that address gaps in reporting aftercare and law enforcement collaboration.In 20242025 DDU directly supported survivor-led initiatives in multiple states and contributed to national-level discussions on CSAM detection standards and digital accountability.These efforts advance systemic reform ensuring survivors are represented and child protection systems are more effective and ethical.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-3802367
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Kimberly Kelley
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$263–$263XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-3802367).

Questions about DIGITAL DEFENDERS UNITED INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of DIGITAL DEFENDERS UNITED INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DIGITAL DEFENDERS UNITED INCORPORATED is 99-3802367.
Is DIGITAL DEFENDERS UNITED INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to DIGITAL DEFENDERS UNITED INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DIGITAL DEFENDERS UNITED INCORPORATED file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of DIGITAL DEFENDERS UNITED INCORPORATED due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DIGITAL DEFENDERS UNITED INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DIGITAL DEFENDERS UNITED INCORPORATED?
The 990-N for 2025 names Kimberly Kelley.
Who are the officers and directors of DIGITAL DEFENDERS UNITED INCORPORATED?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DIGITAL DEFENDERS UNITED INCORPORATED have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $263 and total assets of $263 at year end.

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